United States · Road marathon · 42.195 km
Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon
Columbus, Ohio, United States
Columbus Marathon follows a mostly flat road route through Ohio’s capital and neighbouring communities, with North Bank Park as its race-day base. Bexley, Upper Arlington, Grandview Heights and Ohio State University feature along the way. The race’s connection with Nationwide Children’s Hospital runs through its Marathon Mile Champions programme, supported by patient families. The 2026 full marathon is sold out, and that edition’s official transfer deadline and elite applications have also closed.
AthRecs race guide · Updated
Upcoming dates
Planning your race weekend? These are the announced dates through 2027. Follow the organiser’s link for the latest date and race-day details. All dates and start times are local.
At a glance
- City / location
- Columbus
- State / district
- Ohio
- Distance
- 42.195 kilometres / 26.2 miles
- Surface
- Road
- Course profile
- Minimal elevation changes.
- Approximate field
- About 4,100Finishers · 2025
Rounded from Race Results Weekly's report, published by Road Race Management, of 4,122 full-marathon finishers in 2025. Other distances are excluded.
How to enter Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon
These are the organiser’s entry routes. Check the linked page for the edition, opening dates, eligibility, fees and current availability.
Online registration
Use the official entry link when registration is available. The 2026 full marathon was sold out at the September review.
Official entry informationOfficial bib transfer
Transfers use the original entrant's Manage Registration link. The 2026 initiation deadline was 18 September, so this route has closed for that edition.
Official entry informationElite application
The event operates an invited-athlete programme with performance standards and edition-specific benefits. Applications for 2026 are closed.
Official entry informationRoute and course
From North Bank Park through downtown Columbus, Bexley, Upper Arlington, Grandview Heights and Ohio State University; landmarks include the Statehouse, Nationwide Children's Hospital and German Village.
Race-day planning
Check which edition each detail applies to before making your plans. Follow the linked instructions for the latest arrangements.
- 2026 start
- 7:30am local time; wheelchair division at 7:25am. Corrals open at 6:00am. 2026 start information
- Race-day location
- North Bank Park, 311 W Long Street, Columbus. Race-day location information
- Minimum age
- 16 on race day for the marathon. Minimum age information
Past races and results
Official results archiveOpen the organiser’s results to find a runner, club or published category standing. At festivals with several distances, select the marathon results.
2025 Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon
Full 2025 resultsRace Results Weekly reports victories for Simon Heys and Shannon Smith at the 2025 marathon, with approximately 4,100 marathon finishers. The times below are the report's gun times. Complete standings are linked through the official timer.
Men
Race Results Weekly reports Simon Heys as the winner in 2:21:16 (gun time).
View result detailsWomen
Race Results Weekly reports Shannon Smith as the winner in 2:42:56 (gun time).
View result detailsRace news, photos and video
Common questions
When is Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon?
Confirmed upcoming dates: 18 Oct 2026. Dates are local to the race.
How do I enter Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon?
Online registration: Use the official entry link when registration is available. The 2026 full marathon was sold out at the September review. Official bib transfer: Transfers use the original entrant's Manage Registration link. The 2026 initiation deadline was 18 September, so this route has closed for that edition. Elite application: The event operates an invited-athlete programme with performance standards and edition-specific benefits. Applications for 2026 are closed.
Where is Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon and how far is it?
Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon takes place in Columbus, Ohio, United States. This guide covers the 42.195 km full marathon (26.2 miles). Surface: Road
What is the Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon course like?
From North Bank Park through downtown Columbus, Bexley, Upper Arlington, Grandview Heights and Ohio State University; landmarks include the Statehouse, Nationwide Children's Hospital and German Village. Minimal elevation changes.
How big is the field at Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon?
The approximate field is About 4,100, based on Finishers for 2025. Rounded from Race Results Weekly's report, published by Road Race Management, of 4,122 full-marathon finishers in 2025. Other distances are excluded. Entrants, starters and finishers are different measures.
Where can I find past Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon results?
The past races and results section links to the organiser’s results. Select the distance and edition for participant searches and published category standings.
Sources and race information
AthRecs is independent of the race organiser. This guide brings together the linked race information, results and reports. Source review: . Historical details are labelled by edition; current entry availability and final instructions remain with the organiser.
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